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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cruz and the surname or paternal family name is Nieto.

The Honorable
Yul Servo Nieto
Official portrait, 2019
28th Vice Mayor of Manila
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
MayorHoney Lacuna Pangan
Preceded byHoney Lacuna Pangan
Chair of the House Committee on Youth and Sports Development
In office
October 6, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Preceded byEric Martinez
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd district
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byZenaida Angping
Succeeded byJoel Chua
Member of the Manila City Council from the 3rd district
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Deputy Leader of Asenso Manileño
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 6, 2024
Party LeaderHoney Lacuna Pangan
Preceded byHoney Lacuna Pangan
Personal details
Born
John Marvin Cruz Nieto

(1977-02-22) February 22, 1977 (age 47)
Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines[1]
Political partyAsenso Manileño (since 2015)
Other political
affiliations		Aksyon Demokratiko (2021–2024)
PDP–Laban (2007-2009; 2016–2021)
PMP (2015-2016)
UNA (2012–2015)
Nacionalista (2009–2012)
SpouseFlovelyn Nieto
Children5
ResidenceManila
Alma materPhilippine College of Criminology (BS)
OccupationActor (2001–present), politician (2007–present)

John Marvin "Yul Servo" Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977)[1][2] is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 28th Vice Mayor of Manila since 2022.

Early life

Nieto, nicknamed "Jon-Jon" as a child, was born in Bulacan and was raised in Binondo, Manila. Nieto's father Glenn Martin Romano Nieto, an architect by profession, used to own a tailoring shop and served as a city councilor from 1988 to 1995.[3][4] The second of eight children in a Manila middle-class family, Nieto studied and graduated from the Philippine College of Criminology to become a policeman but was pushed into acting by his maternal uncle.

Entertainment career

Servo entered show business in 2001. His stage name Yul Servo was chosen by director Maryo J. de los Reyes in homage to Russian actor Yul Brynner and Servo being the name of the head waiter in the restaurant de los Reyes frequented. He initially wanted his stage name as Ador Papa, after a famous swimmer, but agreed to the stage name given by the director. Servo started his career as a theater actor. Servo's notable films include Batang West Side (2001), Laman (2002), Naglalayag (2004), Torotot, and Brutus (2008). Several of Servo's notable acting accolades include winning the Best Actor award for Naglalayag at the 2004 Brussels Independent Film Festival, an international award-giving body based in Belgium.[5]

Political career

Servo (left) and Honey Lacuna (right) posing with Carlos Yulo (center) in 2024

Servo entered politics in 2007 with his election to the Manila City Council. Upon being term-limited during his third term, Servo was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 to represent Manila's 3rd congressional district in the chamber, being reelected to a second term in 2019.[6]

Although he was one of the actors who appeared on some of the programs of ABS-CBN, he is among the 70 representatives who voted "yes" to "kill" (reject) the franchise renewal of the said network, the largest in the Philippines.[7] A former heavy smoker himself and quitter, Servo is also the proponent of the Smoke-Free Environment Bill which aims to create more public places for people to be free from the dangers of second-hand smoke.[8]

Servo was later elected vice mayor of Manila in 2022 under the local party Asenso Manileño. He was the running mate of then-vice mayor Honey Lacuna, who was elected mayor.

As vice mayor, Servo highlighted the Manila City Council’s efforts to improve transparency by launching a website to access the city's ordinances and establishing a legislative team to develop new ordinances. During his tenure, the city council has approved 185 ordinances and 1,119 resolutions as of August 2024. He also emphasized his near-perfect attendance record, missing only one session as vice mayor due to late arrival on August 22, 2024.[9]

Controversies

On February 16, 2013, months before the election, police arrested and detained Nieto, four other councilors, and vice mayor Isko Moreno due to alleged bingo operations held in a public place in Santa Cruz, Manila, and a lack of permit.[10] Moreno claimed Mayor Alfredo Lim was behind his arrest, which Lim denied, asserting the bingo game was not illegal as it involved no wagers, was held in a private compound, and aimed to entertain attendees of a consultation program.[11] They were released a day later, and the gambling charges were eventually dismissed by the Department of Justice due to lack of evidence and vague allegations. The police complainants also failed to cite a particular provision of the law that was violated.[12]

In August 2024, members of the Manila City Council allied with former Mayor Isko Moreno filed an injunction against Servo, Majority Floor Leader Ernesto Isip Jr., Minority Floor Leader Philip Lacuna, and 19 other councilors allied with incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna for allegedly conducting a session during recess on July 23, when the city government declared all work to be suspended in view of Typhoon Carina.[13] The Moreno allies who filed the suit condemned the meeting as being "illegal and secret", noting that ₱83 million city council funds were transferred to the office of the mayor during the meeting.[14] Servo belied the suit and said that the session was livestreamed.[14][15]

In September 2024, Manila Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President Juliana Rae “Yanyan” Ibay filed with the Ombudsman a complaint against Servo and the city councilors for violation of the Local Government Code and the Sangguniang Kabataan Act of 2015. The case stemmed from her alleged illegal ouster as youth committee chairwoman during a ‘secret session.'[16]

Personal life

Outside acting and politics, Servo is an avid skateboarding fan and rides the skateboard.[17] Servo is good friends with fellow actor Piolo Pascual, who is also the godfather to four of Servo's children.[18]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role
2001 Batang West Side Hanzel Harana
2002 Laman Dodong
2004 Naglalayag Noah Garcia
2005 Ilusyon Miguel
2008 Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay
2008 Torotot (Destierro) Gabby
2010 Rosario Vicente
2011 Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Bimbo
2012 El Presidente Pedro Paterno
2013 Porno Xander
2017 Kiko Boksingero

Television

Year Title Role Network Ref.
2001–2003 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Epoy ABS-CBN
2002–2003 Habang Kapiling Ka Nonoy Bautista GMA Network
2005 Kampanerang Kuba Antonio ABS-CBN
2006 Calla Lily Ramil
2007 Maria Flordeluna Danillo Ferrer
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta Piano
2008–2009 LaLola Matias GMA Network
2009 Rosalinda Roberto
Zorro Samurai
2010 Sine Novela Presents: Mars Ravelo's Trudis Liit Lando
2010–2011 Jillian: Namamasko Po Roberto
2011 Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis Don Dominador Serpente Jr. TV5
2012 Biritera Jerome Macapagal GMA Network
2013 Anna Karenina Kadyo
2014 Kambal Sirena Damos
2015 Baker King Manager Henry Lee TV5
2016 Pepito Manaloto Francis Might GMA Network
Oh, My Mama! Roberto Reyes
2017 Magpakailanman: Love Is Complicated: The Edgar Mendoza Story Colonel Danny
2018 The Cure Lando
Tadhana: Mabuting Anak Philip
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sementeryo Kokoy ABS-CBN
2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Ingrata Dado
Magpakailanman: Yanig ng Buhay - The Pampanga Earthquake Victims Story Jason GMA Network [19]
Sahaya Nolan del Sol
2024 Black Rider Rosales

Acting awards and nominations

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2001 Cinemanila International Film Festival Best Actor Batang West Side Won
2004 Brussels Independent Film Festival
(International competition)		 Naglalayag Won
2005 FAMAS Award Nominated
2008 Brussels Independent Film Festival Torotot (Destierro) Won
Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay Won
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival Best Supporting Actor
(Balanghai Trophy)		 Won

References

  1. ^ a b Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (October 7, 2021). "Lacuna, Servo file COC for mayor, vice mayor". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "Rep. John "Yul Servo" Nieto | 17th Congress Neophytes". 17thcongressneophytes.com. Archived from the original on June 14, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. ^ Ambayec, Jaynie (June 8, 2016). "Yul Servo, Reluctant politician". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  4. ^ Reyes, Edd (July 5, 2022). "Vice Mayor Yul Nieto susuportahan lahat ng programa ni Mayor Honey". People's Journal (in Filipino). Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  5. ^ "Yul Servo at the crossroads". The Philippine Star. December 7, 2009. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  6. ^ "Congressman Yul Servo Of Manila's 3rd District Doesn't Mind Playing A Villain Role In GMA's 'Oh My Mama'". Latest Celebrity News. November 16, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  7. ^ Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  8. ^ Abunda, Boy (March 12, 2021). "Yul Servo: Pinoys deserve a safe, healthy environment". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  9. ^ Cruz, James Patrick (August 28, 2024). "Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, Vice Mayor Yul Servo announce reelection bid". Rappler. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "DOJ to handle cases related to Isko Moreno's arrest". GMA News. February 17, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  11. ^ "Isko Moreno: Bingo case malicious, fabricated". Rappler. June 25, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  12. ^ Sauler, Erika (March 22, 2014). "DOJ drops illegal gambling charge vs. Isko Moreno, others". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  13. ^ Baroña, Franco Jose C. (August 23, 2024). "Isko allies ask court to stop Manila execs". Manila Times. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Baroña, Franco Jose C. (August 22, 2024). "Pre-2025 election battle in Manila starts 'unofficially'". The Manila Times. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  15. ^ Calucin, Diann Ivy (August 27, 2024). "Vice Mayor Yul says no 'secret session' in Manila City Council". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  16. ^ Cruz, James (September 25, 2024). "SK chairman files complaint vs Manila Vice Mayor Servo, councilors over ouster". Rappler. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  17. ^ "Yul Servo flexes his skateboard skills". Politiko. March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  18. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (December 6, 2017). "Yul Servo shrugs off decades-long rumor with Piolo Pascual". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  19. ^ Caligan, Michelle. "Yul Servo lauded for his performance in 'Magpakailanman'". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Member of the House of Representatives
from Manila's 3rd district
2016–2022 		Succeeded by
Joel Chua
Political offices
Preceded by Vice Mayor of Manila
2022–present 		Incumbent
Party political offices
Preceded by Asenso Manileño nominee
for Vice Mayor of Manila
2022, 2025 		Most recent
Deputy Leader of Asenso Manileño
2024–present 		Incumbent
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